Ikpan-Akwukwo
Efik Leafy Vegetable Pottage with Seafood
Yes, keto as served. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and robust vegetable pottage from the Efik people, similar to Edikang Ikong but often with its own unique blend of greens and seafood focus. It features a generous mix of waterleaf and ugu (fluted pumpkin leaves), slow-cooked with various smoked fish, periwinkles, prawns, and other seafood in a palm oil base, spiced with crayfish and peppers.
Key ingredients
Waterleaf
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto-friendly. Ensure no yam or other starchy thickeners are added, and serve without swallow.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in seasoning cubes, excessive use of onions or peppers.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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